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#GMGcast, Bowl Memories: Derek Thompson and the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl
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Published on 1/1/2025
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Published on 1/1/2025
On this episode of #GMGcast ahead of the 2025 First Responder Bowl, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson reminisce about the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl victory over UNLV with the field general of 2013, quarterback Derek Thompson. They discuss the success of the 2013 team, the mood heading into that season that primed the program for success, and some of the great moments from the Heart of Dallas Bowl on that January afternoon.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:18 - Derek Thompson introductions
6:35 - Mood heading into the 2013 season
9:38 - Strength of the offensive line
12:22 - Success running a pro style offense
16:02 - Senior class that led the 2013 team
19:04 - Environment at the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Day
21:58 - Coaching staff who helped with the team's success
26:12 - Life after North Texas and family
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Audio highlights of Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 45-38 overtime win over Army.
Listen to North Texas football games all season long on TalkRadio 1190 AM KFXR in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
0:00 - Q1, Caleb Hawkins 4 yard touchdown run
0:18 - Q1, Makenzie McGill 6 yard touchdown run
0:41 - Q1, Caleb Hawkins 7 yard touchdown run
0:57 - Q2, Wyatt Young 6 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker
1:21 - Q4, Caleb Hawkins 21 yard touchdown run
1:45 - OT, Caleb Hawkins 3 yard touchdown run
2:05 - OT, Defensive stop on 4th down to secure win
Published on 9/20/2025
Hank Dickenson of the Mean Green Sports Network visits with Eric Morris in the North Texas locker room following a 45-38 overtime victory over Army.
This interview originally aired on the Adam's Exterminating Postgame Show on the Mean Green Sports Network's radio coverage of North Texas vs Army. Listen to North Texas football games all season long on TalkRadio 1190 AM in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
Published on 9/20/2025
Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of September 16th.
0:21 - Volleyball
1:13 - Soccer
1:30 - Tennis
1:41 - Men's Golf
2:37 - Football
Published on 9/16/2025
Audio highlights of Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 59-10 win over Washington State.
Listen to North Texas football games all season long on TalkRadio 1190 AM KFXR in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
0:00 - Q1, Makenzie McGill 7 yard touchdown run
0:23 - Q1, Jaden Becks 12 yard touchdown run
0:37 - Q2, Brandon Young Jr 2 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker
0:54 - Q2, Tre Williams III 6 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker
1:08 - Q2, Landon Sides 12 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker
1:21 - Q2, Jaden Becks 14 yard touchdown run
1:29 - Q3, Ethan Day 2 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker
2:03 - Q4, Caleb Hawkins 3 yard touchdown run
Published on 9/15/2025